Job Description

The Head of Unit - Layout within the media sector (especially publishing/print or digital media companies) is a senior management role responsible for the overall visual presentation, design quality, and production efficiency of all publications or content. This role bridges creative vision with practical execution, managing teams and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision: Defining and implementing the creative and visual strategy for all media output (print, online, social, etc.) to ensure brand identity and messaging are consistent and compelling.

Team Leadership & Management: Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of layout designers, graphic artists, and production staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

Workflow and Project Management: Overseeing the entire design and production workflow from concept to final delivery, ensuring all projects meet deadlines and stay within budget. This includes developing project calendars and resource allocation plans.

Design Oversight & Quality Control: Reviewing and approving all creative output to ensure high quality, aesthetic appeal, and adherence to design and editorial standards.

Collaboration: Working closely with editors, writers, marketing teams, and other department heads (e.g., Creative Directors, Production Managers) to translate content and marketing objectives into effective visual layouts.

Technical Proficiency & Innovation: Staying current on industry trends, new design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, online publishing tools), and emerging technologies, and recommending new approaches to improve efficiency and design quality.

Budget Management: Monitoring departmental budgets and expenses related to design and production, and making sound decisions on resource allocation.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Extensive experience (typically 5-10 years) in graphic design, layout, or a related creative field, with significant experience in a leadership or management role.

Design & Technical Skills: Expertise in industry-standard design and publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and knowledge of print and digital production processes.

Leadership: Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

Organizational Skills: Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and effectively manage internal and external stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: The ability to respond quickly and calmly to issues, find creative solutions to challenges, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication, Marketing, or a related field is typically required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

UAE Media sector : 8 years (Preferred) Layout / Graphic design : 8 years (Preferred) implementing creative strategies for media output: 8 years (Preferred) InDesign : 8 years (Preferred) Photoshop : 8 years (Preferred) Illustrator : 8 years (Preferred)
Language:

English (Preferred) * Arabic (Preferred)